Top Stories Recap: Top Moments, Stats and Scores from NBA Mexico City Game 2026
Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets defeat the Pacers 114-102 in Mexico City.
Jerry Jiang, for NBA.com
Updated on November 8, 2026, 7:21 AM
Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets defeat the Indiana Pacers in Mexico City.
What We Know About NBA Mexico City Game 2026
The Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-102 in Mexico City. It was the 35th NBA game played in that country — the 16th regular-season game, along with 19 preseason games — as Mexico has hosted the most NBA games outside of the United States and Canada.
Jokić nabbed a near triple-double with 19 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists in the win. Despite the loss, Pascal Siakam reached 13K career points as he finished with 23 points.
For more on the matchup, including game details, history and viewing information, check out our NBA Mexico City Game 2026: Everything To Know.
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8:05 PM / NOV. 7
Legends That Were Honored: Their Stories
The NBA honored several international legends during the game. Danilo Gallinari, Nenê, Greivis Vásquez and Horacio Llamas were all recognized for their contributions to the game.
Gallinari had a 17-year basketball career that spanned from overseas to the NBA. In over 777 regular-season games, he averaged 14.9 ppg, 4.7 rpg and 1.9 apg. He announced his retirement from the game in 2025 and became one of 299 NBA players to play at least 14 seasons. Gallinari was ahead of his time as a floor-spacing forward who could shoot from distance and now serves as an NBA Cares Ambassador.
Great to be back in Mexico City, joining the NBA family for a few days of basketball, community and connection. Proud to be here as an NBA Cares Ambassador and be part of the impact basketball can have beyond the game. #NBA
— DANILO GALLINARI (@gallinari8888) November 6, 2026
Nenê was a presence in the paint, long remembered for his toughness and grit on the basketball court. His basketball experience spanned more than 18 seasons, playing for the Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets. He averaged 12.4 ppg in Denver, 11.8 ppg in Washington and 6.8 ppg in Houston. He was drafted with the No. 7 overall pick in 2002.
Vásquez played for five different teams during his tenure as an NBA player. He was drafted in 2010 with the No. 28 pick. He appeared in all 82 games with the Toronto Raptors during the 2014-15 NBA season. Vásquez became a fan favorite in Toronto with his "shimmy" celebration. A flair for the dramatic, Vásquez always seemed to be in the right spot at the right time on the floor. In the 2011 NBA Playoffs, Vásquez nailed a clutch 3-pointer in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals to send the game into double OT for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Llamas was the first Mexican-born player in NBA history, appearing in 28 games over two seasons with the Phoenix Suns from 1996-98.
7:34 PM / NOV. 7
Nuggets Get the Win in Mexico City
Nuggets 114, Pacers 102. Final.
The Denver Nuggets improve to 5-3, while the Pacers fall to 3-7 with the Nuggets' 114-102 win on Saturday in Mexico City. The Nuggets grabbed the lead early in the first quarter and never trailed the rest of the way.
Jokić stuffed the stat sheet per usual with 19 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists. Cameron Johnson was a spark for the Nuggets, providing them with 18 points. Denver shot 45.8% from the field and 28.6% from distance. The Pacers bench outscored the Nuggets 52-43. Pascal Siakam had 23 points and Larry Nance Jr. dropped five 3-pointers, but it wasn't enough.
7:29 PM / NOV. 7
Nuggets in Control
Nuggets 110, Pacers 99. 2:16, 4Q.
Every time it seemed the Pacers had pushed the Nuggets' lead to single digits, Denver responded. This time, it was Murray who pushed the Nuggets' lead to 11.
JAMAL MURRAY GOES THE FULL 94 FEET FOR THE SCORE 😱
Nuggets secure the W in the NBA Mexico City Game 2026!
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2026
7:14 PM / NOV. 7
13K Career Points for Siakam
Nuggets 104, Pacers 95. 6:33, 4Q.
Siakam got past his defender for the layup and achieved his 13,001st point of his career. The Pacers went on a 13-5 run over the last 2:22. They shot 67% from the field in the second half and drilled 14 3-pointers as a team. The Pacers had cut the lead to seven, but a nice find from Jamal Murray to Spencer Jones pushed the lead to nine.
7:04 PM / NOV. 7
How Obi Toppin?!
Nuggets 90, Pacers 78. End 3Q.
Sometimes comebacks need miracle shots, like these. This wild 3-pointer by Obi Toppin gave him seven points on the night.
OBI TOPPIN, HOW?
He banks in the WILD contested three for the @Pacers!
📺 NBA Mexico City Game 2026 on NBA TV
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2026
6:57 PM / NOV. 7
Pacers Hold the Momentum with Run
Nuggets 90, Pacers 78. End 3Q.
The Pacers trimmed the Nuggets' lead down to as much as 10, but the Nuggets held the advantage at 12 heading into the final frame. Ivica Zubac quietly had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. The Pacers hold the momentum. Jokić is flirting with a triple-double as he now has 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Cameron Johnson matched Larry Nance Jr.'s 15 points.
6:48 PM / NOV. 7
No Leads Are Safe. Here Come the Pacers
Nuggets 81, Pacers 67. 4:34, 3Q.
Aaron Nesmith spurred the Pacers' rally with his eight points, all coming in the third quarter. They went on an 18-5 run over the last 3:36. Larry Nance Jr. also had five 3-pointers, which tied a career best.
6:41 PM / NOV. 7
Pacers Storming Back
Nuggets 74, Pacers 58. 6:40, 3Q.
The Pacers are storming back with a run. A 27-point lead is down to 16 thanks to Pascal Siakam's 14 points.
6:30 PM / NOV. 7
Siakam's Milestone
Nuggets 70, Pacers 49. 9:17, 3Q.
Pascal Siakam is playing in his 700th career game on Saturday. That's a pretty incredible feat for someone who started his career in the G League. Siakam is playing in his fourth season with the Pacers after spending the first eight years with the Raptors, where he won a championship in 2019. He's trying to rally the Pacers back into the game in Mexico City.
6:04 PM / NOV. 7
Nuggets Are Rolling
Nuggets 64, Pacers 41. End 1H.
The Nuggets went on a 30-9 run over the last nine minutes of game play. They earned a 23-point lead at the half. The Nuggets are getting contributions from the entire team, with Marvin Bagley III's eight points, Cameron Johnson's nine points and Jamal Murray's seven points.
5:42 PM / NOV. 7
Danilo Gallinari, Nenê, Greivis Vásquez, Horacio Llamas Honored
Nuggets 27, Pacers 19. End 1Q.
Former NBA players Nenê, Greivis Vásquez and Horacio Llamas were recognized between quarters. Danilo Gallinari, who recently retired from basketball in 2025, was also in attendance.
NBA LEGENDS in Mexico City 🤩 🍿
Nuggets/Pacers
📺 NBA Mexico City Game 2026 on NBA TV
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2026
5:38 PM / NOV. 7
Nuggets Are Up Early
Nuggets 27, Pacers 19. End 1Q.
Jokić is already doing Jokić things. He's up to 10 points, six rebounds and three assists. The Nuggets are shooting 40.7% from the field.
5:30 PM / NOV. 7
Oubre Jr. Says No
Nuggets 23, Pacers 13. 2:43, 1Q.
Kelly Oubre Jr. sprinted the distance of the court and denied Christian Braun's dunk attempt.
THIS EFFORT BY KELLY OUBRE JR. 😤
Gets back in transition… AND SWATS IT!
Watch the NBA Mexico City Game 2026 on NBA TV.
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
Despite the highlight from the Pacers, the Nuggets went on a 23-8 run over the last 7:20.
5:18 PM / NOV. 7
We're Off and Running in Mexico City
Nuggets 12, Pacers 7. 7:52, 1Q.
Pascal Siakam got things started with a 3-pointer in transition. Then, Nikola Jokić found a cutting Aaron Gordon for the slam. Jokić is already getting MVP chants in Mexico City.
5:13 PM / NOV. 7
Gordon, Walker Address the Crowd
Nuggets vs. Pacers. Pregame.
We thought Pascal Siakam would address the crowd, but Jarace Walker stepped up and spoke to them. The Pacers' bench was hyped. The Nuggets had Aaron Gordon, who spoke in Spanish.
Aaron Gordon and Jarace Walker BOTH address the crowd in Spanish 👏
The NBA Mexico City Game 2026 is LIVE on NBA TV!
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
5:10 PM / NOV. 7
Pregame Moments in Mexico City
Nuggets vs. Pacers. Pregame.
Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets arrived for pregame action along with Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers. Among the pregame festivities, DeMar DeRozan had a special moment to connect with his family.
DeMar DeRozan and his son share a special moment before today's action begins in Mexico City 🥹
🆚 Nuggets/Pacers
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— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
The Nuggets' assistants got the Joker warmed up with his signature-style passes.
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